Homogenous Cannabis Compositions for Consistent Dosing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cannabis beverages lack homogeneity and consistency in cannabinoid concentrations, particularly at low doses, and often contain high caloric content due to the need for fats and alcohols in extraction methods.
Innovation Solution
Development of homogenous cannabis compositions comprising cannabinoids, surfactants, and carrier oils, which can be formulated into low-calorie beverages such as teas or powders, ensuring consistent cannabinoid amounts and reduced caloric intake by using a combination of cannabinoids like THC and CBD with surfactants like polysorbate 80 and carrier oils like coconut oil, along with sugar alcohols and gelling agents.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different cannabis plant materials are combined to create complex compositions, then the variety of phytochemicals and therapeutic properties is improved, but the product consistency, dosing accuracy, and manufacturing reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies homogeneity by using a single cannabis plant material (flowering tops) as the raw material source and maintaining consistent particle size distribution (20-40 mesh) throughout the composition. This ensures uniform phytochemical content and therapeutic effects while eliminating variability associated with combining multiple different plant materials.
2Quantity of substance
If traditional extraction and formulation methods are used to preserve all phytochemicals, then the completeness of the plant profile is improved, but the presence of unwanted compounds (waxes, chlorophyll, pesticides) and manufacturing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the particle size parameter to 20-40 mesh and maintains this consistent size throughout the composition. This parameter control enables selective filtration that retains desirable phytochemicals while removing unwanted compounds like waxes and chlorophyll, achieving purification without losing therapeutic constituents.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If extensive processing steps are used to purify cannabis extracts, then the removal of contaminants is improved, but the loss of beneficial phytochemicals and production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by controlling particle size to 20-40 mesh before extraction and maintaining this size throughout processing. This pre-established particle size distribution enables subsequent filtration steps to selectively remove contaminants while preserving beneficial phytochemicals, minimizing loss during purification.
4Productivity
If varying particle sizes are used in cannabis compositions, then the surface area and extraction efficiency are improved, but the dosing accuracy and product uniformity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies homogeneity by maintaining uniform particle size (20-40 mesh) throughout the composition. This consistent particle size ensures accurate dosing and product uniformity while still providing sufficient surface area for effective extraction and bioavailability of active constituents.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are new cannabis compositions. In one embodiment, these new cannabis compositions are beverages, such as tea. In one embodiment, these new cannabis compositions are dehydrated beverages, such as powders or crystalline forms, which can be mixed with other components, like tea, and added to water.